Performing my ‘Song for Brigid’ on St Brigid’s day for patients of Merlin Park Hospital, with the fabulous Niall Teague on lead guitar
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Performing at Bridge of Song Castlebar
Performing a special guest slot, opening the show for Padraig Jack on 15th May. A great thrill to open the show for such a wonderful songwriter as Padraig and to meet and hang out with the legendary Anto Thistlewaite (Waterboys & Sawdoctors) in the green room after the gig. A beautiful listening gig, full of heart.
EP – Remember how we Dreamed – Out Now
FOLK FRIDAY RADIO – DAVID DEE MOORE SHOW – EP OF THE WEEK
SHANNONSIDE/NORTHERN SOUND – MIKE MULVIHILL – FEATURED EP OF THE WEEK
“Deserved EP of the week, really really good songs he’s put together. Well recorded in Songcraft Studios, mastered by the fabulous Richard Dowling. He’s done it all right, he’s recorded good songs and produced them to top quality. This is a lovely EP”, David Dee Moore, Folk Friday Radio.
“The stories in the songs are wonderful. This CD is a beautiful piece of work, there’s 5 beautiful songs on it” Don Stiffe
The collection is an authentic journey in song, where life’s joy and sadness, love and loss, companionship, solitude and community are explored through the prism of hope. This eagerly anticipated EP collection of 5 folk songs follows previous song releases, Somewhere Further down the Line, Huckleberry Finn and Me and Song for Brigid, which achieved widespread radio play throughout Ireland, UK and beyond.
Continue reading EP – Remember how we Dreamed – Out NowGalway Bay Fm_Radio Interview with Keith Finnegan, Galway Talks
Had a lovely chat with Keith Finnegan from Galway Talks on Galway Bay Fm. I chatted with Keith about my Song for Brigid which I released on 1st February, the inspiration for the song and how the song finally took shape. Was great to catch up again with Padraig Jack the fabulous Songwriter from the Aran Islands who happened to be in studio to play later in the show.
If you listen to the interview on link below, you’ll get to hear the last few bars of Song for Brigid which we played live on the show. The clip includes a fabulous guitar solo by Padraig Seóige who was my guitar comrade in arms on the day. Link to the full interview below photo. Link to studio recorded version of Song for Brigid, below that again, down the bottom.
Audio of Interview with Keith Finnegan, Galway Bay Fm
Audio_Studio Recorded version of Song for Brigid
Connacht Tribune_Article on Song for Brigid
Delighted with the coverage for my Song for Brigid in Connact Tribune. The song went on to do very well getting lots of radio play around Ireland and also in the UK and even US
Eastcoast FM Radio Interview_Huckleberry Finn and Me
Eastcoast FM Radio interview with the wonderful radio legend Declan Meehan, to listen to full interview on link below
Highland Radio, Paul McDevitt: “it’s an absolutely brilliant song, a beautiful laid back track that definitely carries that air of care free days when things were a bit simpler”.
Galway Bay Fm, Donal Mahon: “The song is very reminiscent of past times, I’m sure it will strike a chord with listeners”.
Song for Brigid – Released for Brigid’s Day 2024
Song for Brigid is a celebration of Brigid, a powerfully compassionate matriarchal leader who stood for fairness and justice for all. Song for Brigid heralds the coming of spring, and celebrates us moving from darkness into light: “Our prayers we raise to Brigid, woman of the earth, the winter it is leaving us, and the land is giving birth”. Acclaimed Connemara Sean Nós Singer Sarah Ghriallais collaborates on the track, adding some beautiful Gaeilge at the start of the song. To listen click on photo below.
Radio Play: Galway Bay Fm, Midwest Radio, Radio Kerry, Shannonside Radio, Blues & Roots Radio and Gobal Irish Radio. Interview plus live performance took place on The Keith Finnegan show, Galway Bay, 1st February, St Brigid’s day 2024 click here.
Continue reading Song for Brigid – Released for Brigid’s Day 2024Song for Brigid Released 31st Jan 2024
Released on 31st January 2024, the 1500 anniversary of St Brigid and the eve of the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc. Song for Brigid is a celebration of the Celtic Goddess and Christian Saint. The song features a collaboration with acclaimed Connemara Sean Nós Singer Sarah Ghriallais. Song for Brigid heralds the coming of spring, and celebrates us moving from darkness into light. The Song is for release on 31st January 2024, the 1500 anniversary of St Brigid and the eve of the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc.
“Our prayers we raise to Brigid, woman of the earth, the winter it is leaving us, and the land is giving birth”
Recording in Connemara
A wonderful welcome in Sarah’s home in Connemara to record Sarah as she contributed an Irish spoken word part to the beginning of the song. The song which was written a few years previously.I felt the song was yearning for feminine energy, ”Brigid is a towering figure in Irish history. I wanted to capture that spirit of the Gael in the song. Sarah’s unique and celebrated singing style draws from the ancient well of the Gaelic tradition and way of life, which added new layers of depth and meaning to the song.”
“Word rang through the valley, Everyone belongs, All on earth are welcome, to the banquet in the Sun.”
‘Huckleberry Finn and Me’ & Song Launch Scene on the Green Festival Gig, Kenmare Featured on Kerry’s Eye 3rd Aug 2023
Lovely article in Kerry’s Eye on 3rd August about release of new song ‘Huckleberry Finn and Me’. The article also provided details on the Song Release gig at The Scene on the Green Festival in Kenmare, County Kerry. There was a lovely and very attentive audience at the gig where Mick was joined on stage by a number of guests and musical collaborators. Link to Article here
Huckleberry Finn and Me – Galway City Tribune 04 August 2023
Link to Galway City Tribune Article Click here